Meanwhile, the ever-swelling list of possible stars just got a little bigger with the news that Inside Llewyn Davis actor Oscar Isaac will be joining the Star Wars ranks.

The 34-year-old is being lined up for a ‘major role’ in the blockbuster – joining a list of potential stars that already include Girls’ Adam Driver and up-and-coming British actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers – claims Deadline.

Although filming is imminent, Disney have remained very secretive about the cast of the JJ Abrams-directed movie.

However, some have suggested that an announcement could come as early as next week, to coincide with Star Wars Day on May 4th.